© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
12 Ducat - John George I Centennial of the Augsburg Confession
1630 year| Gold (.986) | 42 g | 46 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1630 |
| Value | 12 Ducats (42) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 42 g |
| Diameter | 46 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#352549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust holding a sword facing right. Left, right, top and bottom each show a coat of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOMEN / DOMINI / TURRIS / FORTISSIMA
15 / 30 / 25 JUNY
IOAN / NES
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 12 Ducat - John George I (Centennial of the Augsburg Confession) 1630 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession, a significant event in the history of the Protestant Reformation. The Augsburg Confession was a statement of faith presented by Lutheran princes and theologians to Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Augsburg in 1530, and it played a crucial role in shaping the religious landscape of Europe during the 16th century. The coin's design, which features an image of John George I, the Elector of Saxony, and the Augsburg Confession's text, serves as a symbol of the coin's commemoration of this important historical event.
